The miracle of Hanukkah is more than the oil burning for 8 days. There is another miracle is hidden in the story—a miracle of the remnant army rising up against evil in the culture and refusing to compromise their faith.
The Hanukkah story begins during Antiochus IV Epiphanes' reign around 165 B.C. Determined to expand his kingdom and solidify Hellenistic culture everywhere, he insisted on being called Epiphanes, which translates to “God made manifest.”
Most of the world welcomed the Hellenistic mindset at the time. The Greeks were highly respected in art, science, philosophy, and mathematics. They thought their ways were higher, directly contradicting God's Word (Isaiah 55:8-9).
Over time, Hellenistic mindsets infiltrated every aspect of culture, and mixture began to take place in the Jewish traditions and customs.
Yet, God’s plans were for His people to be set apart—those whom He has chosen as a holy nation, a holy people, have always been called out of the culture, set apart for Him.
The same spirit at work in Antiochus’ time is at work now. It’s a counterfeit spirit that claims to be “god manifest.”
The Father rose up a remnant then, the Maccabees, who wouldn’t cave to the culture. And He is doing the same now.
A remnant army is called to fight against evil for the sake of freedom, to magnify His name, and to stand for His principles.
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light...”—1 Peter 2:9
Join Rabbi Curt Landry as he speaks about the Miracle of Hanukkah, encouraging you as the remnant army today!
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